Gale Harold is an American actor who has appeared in many television shows and movies.
He is best known for his role as Brian Kinney Comrades are also ordinary people, Agent Graham Kelton disappeared, Jackson Braddock Desperate Housewives, and Dr. Cukrowicz Suddenly last summer.
He also starred in the romantic comedy Love Grace and co-produced the documentary Scott Walker: 30th Century man.
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- Full name: Gail Morgan Harold III
- Date of Birth: July 10, 1969
- Age: 54
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
- Parents: Gail Morgan Harold II (father), engineer; Barbara Harold (mother), real estate agent
- Siblings: Ann Harold and David Harold
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $13 million
Early life and education
As of 2023, Gail Harold is 54 years old and was born on July 10, 1969 in Atlanta, Georgia, the eldest of three children. His father is an engineer and his mother is a real estate agent.
As Harold’s parents were devout Pentecostals, Harold received a strict religious education since childhood. At the age of 15, Harold left the church and began to develop an interest in literature and art.
He attended the Lovett School, a private college preparatory school in Atlanta, where he played football and excelled in grades. He graduated in 1987 and received a scholarship to study at American University in Washington, D.C.
He enrolled in the liberal arts program, majoring in romance literature, but dropped out after a few months and moved to San Francisco, California, to pursue a career in photography.
He studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and worked various jobs such as construction, waiter, bartender, and motorcycle mechanic to support himself financially.
Personal life
Gale Harold is very private about his personal life and rarely speaks publicly about his relationships.
He has been linked to several women, such as actress Yara Martinez, whom he dated from 2007 to 2008, and actress Danielle Saklofsky, whom he dated from 2011 to 2014.
However, none of these relationships lasted long or led to marriage.
Harold is currently single and has no children. He said he is not gay, despite playing a gay character in “Queer As Folk,” and he does not like to label his sexual orientation.
He has also expressed his support for the LGBTQ+ community and participated in several events and movements for their rights and visibility.
Profession
Gale Harold began his acting career in 1998 when Susan Landau Finch, the daughter of actor Martin Landau, suggested that he try his hand at acting.
He moved to Los Angeles and enrolled in the actors’ academy program at the classical theater company A Noise Within. He made his stage debut in Gillian Plowman’s play Me and My Friend, playing the role of Bunny.
He shot to fame in 2000 when he played Brian Kinney, a charismatic but rakish advertising executive, in Showtime’s adaptation of the British TV series Queer As Folk.
He starred in the series for five seasons from 2000 to 2005, winning critical acclaim and a large fan base for his outstanding performance. He also won the 2003 Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series.
During the hiatus from Queer As Folk, Harold appeared in several independent films such as Awakening, Particles of Truth, Rhino Eyes, and Fathers and Sons. He also made his New York stage debut in 2001, starring opposite George Moffogen in Austin Pendleton’s play Uncle Bob.
In 2003, he co-starred with Fian Lee and Margaret Cho in the romantic comedy Love Grace, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
He also co-produced the documentary “Scott Walker: 30th Century Man” with Stephen Kijak, which features interviews with David Bowie, Brian Eno, Jarvis Cuck and others.
The film had its world premiere at the London Film Festival in 2006 and its US premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2007. After Queer as Folk wrapped in 2005, Harold continued to work in television and film.
In 2006, he played Wyatt Earp in the HBO series Deadwood and in the same year he played the lead role of Special Agent Graham Kelton in the Fox series Vanishing.
However, due to low ratings, The Vanishing was canceled after 13 episodes. He also guest-starred on shows such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, S.O.M., Grey’s Anatomy, and CSI: New York.
In 2006, he returned to the New York stage with Roundabout Theatre Company in Tennessee Williams’ play, Last Summer Happened Suddenly, starring opposite Blythe Danner and Carla Gugino. He played Dr. Kuklowitz, a young psychiatrist trying to unravel the secrets of a wealthy family.
In 2008, Harold joined the cast of the ABC television series Desperate Housewives as Jackson Braddock, the love interest of Susan Meyer (Teri Hatcher).
He appeared in the fourth and fifth seasons of the show until his character was deported back to Canada. He also starred in the independent film Passenger Side, directed by Matt Bissonnette, which premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2009.
In 2010, he played a supporting role in the horror film Fertile Ground, directed by Adam Gierasch, and played the lead role in the thriller The Unseen, directed by Geoff Redknap.
In 2011, Harold played Charles Mead, a powerful witch and the father of the main character in the CW TV series The Secret Society, which was adapted from the novel by LJ Smith.
He appeared in the series for 21 episodes until it was canceled after one season. He also played the role of Julian Parrish, a lawyer and love interest of Marty Perkins (Aly Michalka), in the CW series Hellcats, which was also canceled after one season.
In 2012, he starred in the drama Kiss me, kill me, “Weepah Way for Now,” a comedy film directed by Casper Andreas, and “Weepah Way for Now,” a comedy film directed by Stephen Ringer.
In 2013, Harold joined the cast of the Syfy series Defiance as Connor Long, a politician and love interest of Amanda Rosewater (Julie Benz).
He appeared in four episodes until his character was killed off. He also starred in the short film “The Green Bench” directed by Zach Bandler, which won several awards at various film festivals.
In 2014, he starred in the drama film Echo Park, directed by Amanda Marsalis, and guest-starred on the CBS series Criminal Minds as Dr. Darryl Wright, a psychologist and the serial killer’s brother.
In 2015, Harold starred in the science fiction film Andron, Directed by Francesco Cinquemani, short film Two dogs, Directed by Michael Medico.
He also starred in the HBO documentary Equality, which chronicles the history of the LGBTQ+ movement in the United States, playing Village Voice co-founder, journalist and activist Howard Smith.
In 2016, he guest-starred in the Netflix series Adopted as Leland Elizabeths, a snobby and eccentric adoptive father.
In 2017, he starred in David Scala’s The Engaged Couple and the short film Black Icedirected by Brian Levine. In 2018, Harold starred in the comedy film Good Girl JaneDirected by Maceo Greenberg, it will be released in 2022.
He also has several upcoming projects, such as the feature film Two dogsthriller The last time I saw you, and horror movies The Last Manson Girls.
net worth
Gail Harold’s net worth is estimated to be $13 million.
The majority of his wealth comes from his acting career as well as production and endorsement deals.
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Filmography
- Kiss me, kill me
- Fertile Soil
- Fall in love
- Andron
- Particles of Truth
- Rhino Eye
- Engaged
- Martha: In prison
- Invisible
- wake
- Echo Park
